NFL Picks - Week 8

Last week's picks turned out OK as I picked 9 winners out of 13 games! Every year at this time the teams seem to change a bit. Injuries, suspensions and mostly tweaking of personnel can change a team's ability against a certain rival. Whoever was hot during the first three or four weeks may have lost their edge and vice versa.





Here are my picks for week 8:

denver at BALTIMORE
giants at PHILADELPHIA
HOUSTON at buffalo
cleveland at CHICAGO
seattle at DALLAS
miamiat JETS
san francisco at INDIANAPOLIS
saint louis at DETROIT
oakland at SAN DIEGO
JACKSONVILLE at tennessee
minnesota at GREEN BAY
carolina at ARIZONA
atlanta at NEW ORLEANS

Friday Foto - Brenda Lynn Acevedo

This week's Froday Foto features Brenda Lynn Acevedo, also known as simply Brenda Lynn or, in some circles, Jersey Gem. Brenda is a Puerto Rican import, a survivor of the Howard Stern show where she was named Miss Howard TV in March. She's also been in various hip hop videos.

Her resume claims 34DD (all natural), 25 waist, and 36 hips. Her ultimate goal in modeling and acting is to become a household name that appeals to many audiences. She loves traveling, learning about different cultures and experiencing new things.

To get the full effect, click the picture....and stand back!

Have a nice weekend!

Phillies' World Series Fan Busted

I love baseball! I have been to the World Series and I hope to go again. There's a Philadelphia Phillies fan who probably won't be going to the fall classic this year. Her name is Susan Finkelstein. She's 43 and she should know better. You see, Suzie put an ad on Craig's List. Here it is:

“DESPERATE BLONDE NEEDS WS TIX (Philadelphia) Diehard Phillies fan–gorgeous tall buxom blonde– in desperate need of two World Series Tickets. Price negotiable— I’m the creative type! Maybe we can help each other!”

Finkelstein was contacted by undercover officers, then charged with soliciting prostitution and related offenses after she agreed to sex in exchange for the tickets.

She will receive a summons to appear in court.

She said that she is desperate and gorgeous. She may be only half right.

Billy Carter's Gas Station - "Historic Site?"

Usa Today reports that there's a very good chance that Billy Carter's Gas Station may become a National Historic Site! I'm glad to see that the United State Congress is working on such important matters. I'm also glad to see that they are seriously considering $17,000,000 for the project! I can only hope that it'll be ready for me to visit during my summer vacation!

Bamopoly!

I am not one to push my political ideas on anybody else. However, you must agree that the attached picture is amusing, especially if you pay federal taxes i.e. your Federal Witholding exceeds your refund! Click on the picture to get the full effect! Don't want to play? Too bad! You're already playing!

ISU Wins A Game!

Well it finally happened! After 33 consecutive losses. the Indiana State University Sycamore Football Team won! The final score was 17-14 over Western Illinois University. The winning score came on a touchdown with little more than 4 minutes remaining in the game.

Normally, this is where I would say something to lessen the magnitude of this accomplishment, like - "The next losing streak begins next week." Nope, not this time! I congratulate the players and the coaches!

Enjoy it, guys!

NFL Picks - Week 7

This seems to be getting more and more difficult as the season goes along. Just when you think a team has no chance, they somehow find a way to come out on top. Last week I was only half right picking 7 winners out of 14 games. My season total is unofficially 59 & 31.

Some of the following picks may appear to make no sense at all. In dealing with the NFL, that may be the best policy.


minnesota at PITTSBURGH
INDIANAPOLIS at saint louis
NEW ENGLAND at tampa bay
san francisco at HOUSTON
SAN DIEGO at kansas city
GREEN BAY at cleveland
buffalo at CAROLINA
atlanta at DALLAS
NEW ORLEANS at miami
jets at OAKLAND
CHICAGO at cincinnati
arizona at GIANTS
PHILADELPHIA at washington

Theft-Proof Sandwich Bag

This may or may not be a problem for you. In an effort to save a little money, many of us are brown bagging it to work. But what happens when someone steals your sandwich from the company refrigerator?

This could be the solution!

These are theft-proof sandwich bags. The bag gives the appearance of a spoiled sandwich. They are available, at a cost of $10.00 for 25 bags.

You can buy them, here.

Friday Foto - Jesse Preston

Today's Friday Foto features the visual charms of Jesse Preston. Jesse is from either Brooklyn or South Florida. I'm not sure. I do know that she lives in Las Vegas where she is a model and makeup artist. She enjoys Dr. Pepper and wears a size 7 shoe. She's worked at Hooters, has been a ring girl and has done some work for Playboy.

As usual, click the picture to get the full effect and have a nice weekend!

General Tom Remembers Soupy Sales

I was in High School when I first started watching Soupy Sales. Interesting, because he was supposed to be doing a kid's show. He had satire, slapstick, and general goofiness throughout his show. He also had his daily "Words Of Wisdom" like: "Girls who eat sweets........take up two seats!" The man was brilliant! Soupy died yesterday after living through some health problems. We will miss him. He was the son of Hungarian immigrants, a Navy veteran of WWII and later earned a Masters in Journalism! I encourage you to visit You Tube. When you do, think of David Letterman or Jay Leno or Adam Sandler or Saturday Night Live (when it's funny) or anybody who was obviously influenced by Soupy. The guy loved his audience and seemed to have a genuinely good time doing what he did so well! He was forced to work on New Year's day, 1965, on his local TV show in New York City. At the end of the show, he asked the kids to tiptoe into their still-sleeping parents' bedrooms and remove those "funny green pieces of paper with pictures of U.S. Presidents" from their pants and pocketbooks. "Put them in an envelope and mail them to me." "And I'll send you a postcard from Puerto Rico!" He was then hit with a pie. Several days later, a chagrined Soupy announced that money was unexpectedly being received in the mail. He explained that he had been joking and announced that the contributions would be donated to charity. As parents' complaints increased, WNEW TV's management felt compelled to suspend Sales for two weeks. Young viewers picketed Channel 5. The uproar surrounding Sales' suspension increased his popularity. Soupy did more than 5,000 live TV shows and it is estimated that he took (or gave) more than 20,000 pies in the face!

Several years ago I met one of Soupy's college professors. The professor was very proud as Soupy had earned a Masters degree in Journalism. The professor encouraged Soupy to do whatever he wanted. That's exactly what he did!

Spam From Nigeria Via The U.N.

I received the following e-mail this morning. If you have the time, please read it. Following the e-mail is my response!

FROM THE DESK OF DR.ADEBAYO RICHARD
UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
INTERNATIONAL OPERATION DEPT
VICTORIA ISLAND
LAGOS-NIGERIA.

Attn,

This is to inform you of your long overdue outstanding payment with the United Nation Compensation Commission (UNCC),which was created in 1991 as a subsidiary organ of the UN Security Council.Its mandate is to process claims and pay compensation for losses and damages suffered as a direct result of Internet Fraud.The UNCC in conjunction with the Obama Campaign on the 12th of October 2008 organized a confederation meeting which ended 2 weeks later, with the Secretary General to the UNITED NATIONS.This meeting was first held on the 8th of April 2003 by the then secretary to the UN.

You can view this page for your perusal ( www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2003/ik344.doc.htm).

However, your name came first from our Central Computer among the list of unpaid inheritance claims individuals and have to update your information’s through this email contact for immediate confirmation. Your name appeared among the beneficiaries who will receive a part-payment of US$27,000,000 million (Twenty Seven Million United State Dollars) and it has been approved already for payment months ago.

We received an email from one Mr. MORRIS LINT, who told us that you are dead and he is your next of kin and that you died in a car accident four months back.That is why we contact you before any release of funds can be paid to him. He has also submitted his account information’s to the Accounting office department of our Bank for Immediate transfer of the fund to him as your inheritor.

Regarding our investigations and the Nigerian Police Force (N.P.F) in conjunction with the Economic Financial Crime Commission (E.F.C.C) we are now verifying by contacting your email address as we have in our records before we can make the transfer into his(MORRIS LINT'S) account and for us to conclude with confirmation if you are dead or not.

Please, confirm response immediately through the e-mail below with proof, before our action release of the outstanding payment against your name listed out. Upon this, I request you send your full personal information as soon as possible to enable this department finalize the transfer of the fund release to your nominated foreign Bank Account.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This E-Mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.

Once again, I apologize to you on behalf of International Monetary fund Agency towards this contact and proper confirmation required urgently from you if alive.

Get back to me immediately.

Yours Sincerely,
DR.ADEBAYO RICHARD
Phone: +2347067831462
E-Mail: ccommitteeonforeignpayment@yahoo.co.nz

My response:

Dr. Richard:

Thank you for your concern and for your offer, however, Morris was right! I am dead. Not 4 months ago in a car accident, but, this past Labor Day weekend when I caught an E-mail virus. I died within days. It was a slow and painful death. BTW, don't trust that Morris fella! He's crooked and lazy. He should be a politician! Getting back to my situation, I am dead. I've spoken to God. We went to a football game, last week. God enjoys hot dogs and beer and is a huge football fan. He doesn't care much for the team owners or agents or players' reps. He said something about having a special "place" for them? He also mentioned that he has a special "place" for international spammers. I'm not sure what he meant by that.

Anyway, being deceased, I have no need for the money. Perhaps you can give my portion of the money to Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson so they can buy a portion of the St. Louis Rams!

Gotta go, Saint Gabriel needs some help with his blog......

Sincerely,
General Tom

Vic Mizzy Dies

Vic who? The name may not ring a bell, but at least some of his work is familiar, very familiar. Vic was 93 years old. He died in his Bel Air, California home. His claim to fame? Mr. Mizzy was a song writer. He wrote songs that were recorded by Dean Martin, Doris Day, Perry Como and Billie Holiday in the '40s and '50s. His hits included "Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes," "My Dreams are Getting Better All the Time," and "With a Hey and a Hi and a Ho-Ho-Ho."

Vic had a website. You can visit itnow for more information on this incredible man at www.vicmizzy.com.

He won't be remembered for those as much as his creation of the theme songs for "The Addams Family" and "Green Acres." As a matter of fact, he sang the Addams Family song for the TV show!

Vic was a talented guy. He and those of his kind were rare and will be missed.

NFL Picks - Week 6

After going 8 & 6 last week, my season total stands at 52 and 24. I've done worse. It seems like there are 3 or 4 surprises each week and 3 or 4 games where I missed a report of a key injured player, or something.

Here we go, Week 6:

saint louis at JACKSONVILLE
GIANTS at new orleans
CAROLINA at tampa bay
baltimore at MINNESOTA
detroit at GREEN BAY
houston at CINCINNATI
cleveland at PITTSBURGH
kasas city at WASHINGTON
arizona at SEATTLE
PHILADELPHIA at oakland
buffalo at JETS
tennessee at NEW ENGLAND
chicago at ATLANTA
denver at SAN DIEGO

Target Slammed For Halloween Costume

Some things are tasteless. These days, the thin line between tasteless and offensive is withering. An immigrants' group is asking (demanding?) that Target remove the "Illegal Alien" Halloween costume from its web site. I agree that the costume is stupid, but I also believe that Target is a privately owned retailer doing business in a free country. This is to say that I firmly believe that stores have the right to sell crap! If we are stupid enough to buy it, well....

Also, if we are truly offended, we don't have to do business with that store, do we?

I'd like to point out that Target, on the same web site, is selling a "Bad Bull Vodka Halloween Costume" - available on-line for $49.99. Dumb, but tasteful. I'd like to go to her Halloween party! Click the picture to get the full effect, unless, of course you are offended by the possible ill effects of hard liquor on the human body, or if you think that the female human body (created by God) is offensive!

Tynan Silenced

There is a tradition at Yankee Stadium that was missing last night. During the 7tn inning of post season games, famed Irish tenor, Dr. Ronan Tynan sings "God Bless America." It is a stirring rendition, particularly when you consider that it is being performed very near one of the 9/11 targets.

Tynan was to sing, last night, but was told by the Yankee brass that his services were not needed. Why? Well, the day before, Tynan was at home in his east side NYC apartment where a real estate broker was showing an apartment to a prospect, Dr. Gabrielle Gold-von Simson. Tynan said to the broker, "At least they're not Jewish." The customer, who is Jewish, heard this one line and fires off an e-mail to the Yaknees and Tynan loses his gig in the Bronx.

What's this about? This would be the logical and intelligent question to ask. The woman who complained to the Yankees is a pediatrician at NYU Medical Center. She was not around, three weeks earlier when the same real estate agent was showing apartments to a couple of Jewish women were being very picky and particular about the property, neighborhood, etc. That's what the remark referred to!

Tynan: "I immediately, when I was told, rang her up and apologized, sincerely and profusely."

The offended woman, a pediatrician at NYU Medical Center, accepted Tynan's apology and asked him to make a donation to the Pediatrics Unit. Tynan, who is a medical doctor with two amputated legs, agreed.

I included Dr. Gold-von Simson's picture. (Right) I believe that the accused and the public have a right to see the accuser. My advice to Dr. G.: Get a sense of humor. It's healthy to be able to laugh about your own people. Also, grow up!

It is not certain if Tynan will ever sing at Yankee Stadium again.

Robeson Girls Are Easy

I know, I know! The title of this post is nasty and I'm a pig and all that.....

Well, fact is, 115 of the girls at Chicago's Paul Robeson are either pregnant or already have kids! That's 115 out of 800... one in eight! This is not a school for unwed mothers, it is a regular Chicago Public High School!

I read this story and I felt absolutely no pity for the girls or their families. The story was broadcast on WBBM-TV and cited a number of reasons for the high birth rate at Robeson. Several reasons? How many ways can you get pregnant? I remember being in High School. We knew better. We weren't saints, but we weren't perverts, either. If I seem to be coming down hard on this situation, it's because I live in Illinois. I pay taxes in Illinois. It bothers me enough that my tax money goes to fuel the Chicago political corruption machine, now some of it is going to little girls who can't keep their knees together!

Friday Foto - Heidi Cortez

This week's Friday Foto features Heidi Cortez, a master of self promotion! She's found success at modeling, acting, writing and as a business owner. She's even survived the Howard Stern Show! All of this before reaching the tender age of 28!

Click the picture for the full effect and have a nice weekend!

Rush Bounced From NFL Deal

I could start this by asking when things got so screwed up in this country. Actually I think that it's an evolution. Things get more screwed up as we go along. One of the reasons and the chief motivation for this blog is to point out the modern ironies of humanity, and occasionally posting pictures of pretty women. Today's subject is the NFL. The NFL is a billion dollar business. Many of its visible stars are convicted felons. Do you want me to name names? Enter Rush Limbaugh. He's the most successful radio talk show host in America. He wants to buy a chunk of the St. Louis Rams. The way the Rams are playing this season, you would think that some "new blood" within its ownership would be welcome! Limbaugh is a real football fan. His passion for the game would do nothing but help the team and the league. But he's one of "those conservatives." You know, (gulp) a Republican conservative...one of those guys who thinks that taking money from the rich is a bad thing. People who don't listen to him, hate him, so they don't listen to his radio program. I say, if you don't listen to his show, how would you know if you disagree with him? HEY! I'm just asking.

Some people say that if Limbaugh became part owner of the St, Louis Rams that some of the players would boycott the team and owner. I say that the way the Rams are playing, who would miss them? What would happen if you boycotted your boss?

My advice to Rush would be to forget about the whole thing. Take the high road and continue to do what you do best. I am reminded of a Groucho Marx line. He was explaining why he did not belong to a country club, "Any club that would have me as a member, I don't want anything to do with." While dealing with the current subject, the line would be altered to "Any company that will not accept me for who I am, I want nothing to do with."

Rush, buy a race horse.

USS New York Heads For NYC

Depending on when you read this, the USS New York is currently headed for New York City. The ship will be commissioned on November 7 in the Big Apple.

Here are some facts on this vessel:

•Bow stem includes seven and a half tons of steel recovered from the World Trade Center's twin towers
•Construction with World Trade Center steel was encouraged by Governor George Pataki of New York and Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City
•Name given by then Secretary of the Navy Gordon England
•Keel was laid on August 2004
•1,200 Louisiana workers stayed to keep building the ship after Hurricane Katrina hit the shipyard in August 2005
•Ship was christened at Northrop Grumman's Avondale shipyard on March 1, 2008
•Motto: "Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget."

General Tom's Blog encourages you to visit the ship's website: http://ussny.org.

The New York was designed specifically to combat terrorism.

Judge Limbaugh!

The Miss America Organization has announced that Rush Limbaugh will be on the 7 member panel of judges for the 2010 Miss America Pageant. This year's show airs live on TLC from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Vegas on January 30.

In the picture is Katie Stam, reigning 2009 Miss America. The story is about Rush, but I'd rather look at her.

Limbaugh is heard daily on more than 600 radio stations by more than 20 million people. He's been hosting his talk show for 22 years. Love him or hate him, he must be doing something right! Maybe that's why he was selected to help judge the proceedings.

Upset? Would you rather see Perez Hilton?

NFL Picks - Week 5

Usually when I post my weekly picks, you see the NFL logo. Well, to celebrate last week's 13 - 1 record of predictions, I've decided to replace the logo with a more "living" symbol of the NFL. I believe this is Sheila of the Washington Redskins.
By the way, my season total is 44 and 18. Imagine how much better it would be if I actually knew what I was doing!

cincinnati at BALTIMORE
CLEVELAND at buffalo
WASHINGTON at carolina
PITTSBURGH at detroit
DALLAS at kansas city
oakland at GIANTS
tampa bay at PHILADELPHIA
MINNESOTA at saint louis

atlanta at SAN FRANCISCO
HOUSTON at arizona
NEW ENGLAND at denver
JACKSONVILLE at seattle

INDIANAPOLIS at tennessee

jets at MIAMI

Friday Foto - Danielle Lloyd

Thisweek's Friday Foto is a salute to 25 year old Danielle Lloyd. Danielle is a native of Liverpool, England and is gainfully employed as a model. The former Miss England 2004 and Miss Great Britain 2006 first rose to prominence when she was stripped of her Miss Great Britain 2006 title after posing for nude pictures featured in the December 2006 edition of Playboy magazine and her alleged affair with one of the pageant's judges, her then-boyfriend, footballer Teddy Sheringham.

Click the picture to get the full effect and be sure to visit her web site, www.daniellelloyd.com......and have a nice weekend!

November Playboy Covergirl: Marge Simpson

It's supposed to attract 20 year olds to buy their magazine.

Playboy magazine is turning over its cover to the matriarch of Springfield's first family: Marge Simpson. New Playboy Magazine CEO, Scott Flanders thinks this will lower the average age of his readers from 35 to somewhere in the 20's. There's also a 3 page pictorial - no kidding!

I must be old fashioned.

November's issue goes on sale October 16. I won't be buying one, but then, again, I'm not in my 20's.

Obama Wins Peace Prize

This was a surprise to me. To be honest, it was a surprise to the White House and to most regular people. President Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize! Before you say "Huh?" let me point out the requirements for winning the prize. This is from the will of Alfred Nobel: The prize is awarded "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses." Now, after reading that, repeat after me, "Huh?"

He is our President and I think that it's wonderful for our guy to be recognized, even though I don't understand it. Maybe the guys on the Olympic Site Selection Committee can explain Obama's win?

Award ceremonies are held on Thursday, December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death.

Levi Johnston To Pose For Playgirl

The 19 year old father of Sarah Palin's Grandson plans to pose nude for Playgirl Magazine!

Class act!

Levi Johnston, who has recently been marketing himself, is visiting the gym six nights a week for three weeks. So far, Johnston's been in GQ magazine and has a TV commercial for a Wonderful Pistachio Nuts.

In the picture, we see young Levi displaying his parenting skills. Having done this, myself, a zillion times, I'd say that the photo is a fake. He's not really changing a baby's diaper. If you've ever changed a diaper, you'd probably agree.

The Levi Johnston - Bristol Palin relationship seems to me to be a mediocre Saturday Night Live skit. I find it interestig that we "buy" into this kind of crap.

Early Snow

Someone should tell Al Gore about this! Schools in Bellevue, Idaho closed today for snow. The snow was so heavy that it caused power outages in homes and at the schools. This is the earliest "snow day" ever for this school system. Global warming apparently hasn't found it's way to Idaho, nor Loveland, Colorado where the ski season began today.

The Pill May Change Who Women Want

I have noticed this but I could never put my finger on it. I read an article in the Daily Mail which suggests that women who take the birth control pill are attracted to less masculine men. The article points out that on days when women are not fertile, their tastes swing towards more feminine, boyish faces and more caring personalities, according to research. However, if women are taking the Pill they no longer have fertile days. That means they no longer experience the hormonal changes that make them more attracted to masculine men and those with dissimilar genetic make-up. I think that an overdose of country music compounds the problem! Good news for Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp. Bad news for guys like Kirk Douglas, Steve McQueen, Sean Connery and General Tom.

I'm so glad that this doesn't affect me.

Mystery Building

Following are several pictures of a building which is becoming more and more famous. Do you recognize it? Here's a hint: It's not in the Chicago Area...


























These pictures have been circulating the internet since May 2008. They are not pictures of the Cook County Correctional Center, Chicago , Illinois.

They are pictures of the Justice and Detention Center in Leoben, Austria, designed by renowned architect Josef Hohensinn.

NFL Picks - Week 4

Last week was a good one for me, at least by my standards as I went 12 and 4. This puts me at 31 and 17 on the season. I feel pretty good about the following selections.......

tampa bay at WASHINGTON
BALTIMORE at new england
detroit at CHICAGO
tennessee at JACKSONVILLE
oakland at HOUSTON
CINCINNATI at cleveland
seattle at INDIANAPOLIS
GIANTS at kansas city
buffalo at MIAMI

jets at NEW ORLEANS
st. louis at SAN FRANCISCO
dallas at DENVER

san diego at PITTSBURGH

green bay at MINNESOTA

IT'S RIO!

In a surprising upset decision, Rio de Janeiro has been chosen as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Many considered Chicago to have an edge. Here are a few thoughts on the subject. There has never been an Olympiad in South America! There's a chance, just a slight chance that the rest of the world may be a little tired of the USA hosting the games. I know that this is a stretch, but it is a possibility.

For the record, Chicago was eliminated on the first ballot! Next to get the thumbs down was Tokyo followed Madrid which finished as runner up.

So, as the good sports that we should be, we say congratulations to Rio and "Better luck, next time, Chicago."

Friday Foto - Layla Kayleigh

This week's Friday Foto features London-born Layla Kayleigh. Layla is a model, TV personality and, next month, will be a mommy! Babby daddy is Steve Covino, a radio personality.

Click the picture for the full effect and of course, have a good weekend!

Dave Fesses Up

My my! David Letterman tells the world that he's had sex with female workers of CBS. You know, when you have fame and fortune, you also have, shall I say, opportunities? Yes you become more than just a regular guy. Letterman who is 62 years old should have recognized this. He's been married since March to a woman who is the mother of his 5 year old son. He's been dating her since 1986! There are a couple of things to consider, here. Blackmail is an ugly matter. It's a crime and it should be punished. As far as sleeping around, Dave, there's an old Italian expression...loosely translated it is, "You don't sh*t where you eat!" If you feel that you must do the horizontal mambo, outside of a committed relationship, take it outside of the workplace!

This is a case where everybody involved is wrong - morally but not necessarily criminally. This is proof that Letterman's goofy late night persona is not an act. It's the way he carries himself.